E-Commerce Trading Assistant

Huws Gray; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials group in the UK seeks an E-Commerce Trading Assistant to support digital trading performance. This role involves collaborating with the Trading Manager to optimize product presentation and manage data accuracy across platforms. Ideal candidates have e-commerce experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. Benefits include competitive pay, generous leave, and career progression opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

24 days annual leave

Company bonuses

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a trading, merchandising or e-commerce role, ideally in retail or B2B.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Confident using data for performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trading Manager in delivering trading priorities.
• Review product listings to ensure optimal presentation.
• Assist with online promotions and price updates.

Skills

E-commerce

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Online merchandising

Communication

Tools

Magento Adobe Commerce

Excel

Google Sheets

Akeneo

Job description

We are looking for a E-Commerce Trading Assistant to join us at Huws Gray!

Remote with some occasional travel.

If you’re in the trade or have ever tackled a home improvement project, you’ve probably heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group and we’re made up of a number of brands, including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI and Anglia Tool Centre to name a few. Up and down the UK, our branches are serving and supporting our local communities with all their building material needs, but we couldn’t do this without the right people, so why not join us?

The E-Commerce Trading Assistant will support the delivery of trading performance across the Huws Gray Group’s digital platforms, with a primary focus on the Huws Gray brand. Working closely with the Trading Manager, the role will assist in executing daily trading activity, optimising product presentation, managing data accuracy, and supporting promotional and merchandising initiatives.

The Trading Assistant will also play an active role in ensuring all products are accurately maintained and enriched within the Group’s Product Information Management (PIM) system, helping to deliver a consistent and high‑quality customer experience. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a career in e‑commerce and gain hands‑on experience within a fast‑growing digital environment

Overview

Here’s a quick overview of some of the things you can expect to do as a E-Commerce Trading Assistant with Huws Gray :

• Support the Trading Manager in delivering daily, weekly and monthly trading priorities across all Group websites.
• Review onsite categories, product listings and navigation to ensure optimal presentation and availability.
• Assist with setting up and scheduling online promotions, campaigns and price updates.
• Monitor site performance, identifying errors or inconsistencies and liaising with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Check homepage banners, landing pages and key journeys to ensure they are trading effectively and aligned to current campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a trading, merchandising or e‑commerce role, ideally within retail, distribution or a B2B environment, with previous experience using Magento Adobe Commerce.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and accuracy.
• Confident using data and Excel / Google Sheets to analyse performance and identify insights.
• Understanding of online merchandising and promotional planning.
• Familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) systems – experience with Akeneo advantageous.
• Comfortable working across multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communicator with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days annual leave in addition to recognised public and bank holidays
• Company attendance and performance bonuses
• Company pension scheme – in line with auto enrolment
• Death In Service
• Career progression and personal development opportunities
• Being part of a “team” as opposed to just being a number
• Staff discounts on items purchased from any of our nationwide branches

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter, and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road, or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.